How To Fix AQ409 - No fields defined for output with formats

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 409

• Message text: No fields defined for output with formats

What causes this issue?

You attempted to jump to the screen where you can define field formats
but have not defined which fields you want to format.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

On the <LS>Field Output Options</> screen, define the fields you want
to format by marking the <LS>Format</> column.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ409 - No fields defined for output with formats ?

  The SAP error message AQ409 "No fields defined for output with formats" typically occurs in the context of SAP Query or SAP Report Writer when there is an issue with the output format settings for a report or query. This error indicates that the system cannot find any fields defined for output in the specified format.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Field Definitions: The query or report may not have any fields defined for output, or the fields may have been deleted or not properly configured.
  Incorrect Output Format: The output format specified may not match any of the fields defined in the query or report.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain fields, leading to this error.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues with the SAP system or the specific query/report configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Field Definitions:
  
  Go to the query or report definition and ensure that fields are correctly defined for output.
  Make sure that the fields you want to display are included in the output list.
  
  
  
  Review Output Format:
  
  Verify that the output format you are trying to use is compatible with the fields defined in the query/report.
  If necessary, change the output format to one that matches the defined fields.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the fields in the query/report.
  Check the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Query/Report:
  
  If the issue persists, consider recreating the query or report from scratch to ensure that all settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring queries and reports.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If none of the above solutions work, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SQ01 (SAP Query) or SQ02 (InfoSet) to access and modify queries.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches/updates.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the AQ409 error in your SAP environment.